The dollars will be used to enhance food inspection services at the Office of Public Health. The budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year anticipates the $1.7 million that will be generated from the bill.

The money will pay for current employees of the retail food inspection program, along with technology upgrades to better-coordinate inspections, supplies and travel costs.

The price tag for a permit varies by type of retail food establishment. Permit costs will be boosted by about 50 percent, according to a Legislative Fiscal Office analysis. Temporary or special event permits, like for fairs and festivals, will be exempt from the fee hike.